PCR should be used for diagnosis of active infection, long term disease progression and response to antiviral therapy.
Tube
EDTA samples
ID
3643
Availability
Mon-Fri 9-5
Additional information
Test should not be requested as a screening test for Hep C infection – please see serology tests
Turn around
7 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
Samples should be received in the laboratory without delay. External requestors should centrifuge samples and send plasma sample if delay in receipt is expected.
IP Routine TAT
7 days
GP Routine TAT
7 days